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At the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Brewery is Kernville's only brewpub. This makes KRBC much more than just a restaurant; it's an attraction in itself.

The Kern River Brewing Company is a privately owned “S” Corporation and is managed by a three-member board of directors. The business of the company is the production of fresh high-quality beer and food in a fun, comfortable environment. Kyle Smith, Eric Giddens and Rebecca Giddens make up the perfect combination to do just that.
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jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Citra Double IPA from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
s: full oranges - resin - grapefruit a: hazy golden body - nice rich head t: citrusey - deep hops - balanced wheated malt p: robust - still bitter - juicy o: new-school - balanced throughout - slightly tropical but citrusey 16 ounce can - Krisp Market: San Diego, California - 27-December-2023 - US$5,49 - Canned: 19-November-2023 - sampled: 28-December-2023
Tried from Can on 29 Dec 2023 at 19:46
Kita (5652) reviewed
Just Outstanding IPA from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can, 0.473l.Aroma of mango, melon, peach, pine and flowers. Pours clear golden color with medium sized soapy off-white head, great lacing and average sparkling appearance. Taste starts juicy overripe tropical fruity and citrusy, following is bready, herbal and medicinal, while finish is heavy bitter. Medium to full body, creamy texture and average carbonation in palate. Name says it all…
Tried from Can on 28 Dec 2023 at 20:31
mike_77 (15876) reviewed
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Dark yellow colour with thin lacy head. Nice mix of pine, pithy citrus and a solid background malt body.
Tried on 17 Dec 2023 at 13:00
Kita (5652) reviewed
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
8.2/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can, 0.473l. Aroma of ripe tropical and stone fruit, citrus, flowers and biscuit. Pours cloudy amber color with medium sized creamy yellowish head, good lacing and sparkling appearance. Taste starts juicy ripe tropical fruity and resinous, following is herbal and medicinal, mouthfeel is smooth and leading to dry and bitter finish. Full body, oily texture and average carbonation in palate. Winter warmer…
Tried from Can on 04 Dec 2023 at 22:52
mike_77 (15876) reviewed
Just Outstanding IPA from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Pale golden colour with lasting head. Earthy and piney. Lots of caramel. Bittersweet. Lots of biscuity malty backnotes.
Tried on 30 Nov 2023 at 21:12
Kita (5652) reviewed
Lhazy River from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can, 0.473l. Aroma of citrus, pine, passion fruit and stone fruit. Pours hazy golden color with large soapy off-white head and sparkling appearance. Taste starts medium sweet biscuity, juicy citrusy and stone fruity, following is slightly herbal and medicinal, mouthfeel is smooth, while finish is average bitter. Medium body, oily texture and average carbonation in palate. LHucky hops…
Tried from Can on 29 Nov 2023 at 21:47
iphonephan (11567) reviewed
Camp Nelson from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
From a pint can. Pours a cloudy straw with a small white head. Aromas of peach and melon. Flavors are moderately bitter lemon and pineapple.
Tried from Can on 26 Sep 2023 at 03:36
fombe89 (11320) ticked
Brown Claw from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7/10
Taster @Great Americano Beer Festival. 22/09/2023. Color marrón corona de espuma blanca aromas y sabores malta caramelo cuerpo medio
Tried from Can on 23 Sep 2023 at 22:12
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Can from Beer Republic. It pours lightly amber with an orangey hue with a thick , fluffy yellowy white head. The aroma is sweet, sappy, oily, orange marmalade, mango, orange squash, sherbet, grapefruit and bready. The taste is dry, bitter, sappy, pine needles, pithy, zesty, grapefruit, pomelo, bitter orange, campari, orange marmalade sandwiches, gummy bears, touch floral, peppery spice, hearty malt base and just a dull touch of alcohol with a drying, zesty finish. Medium body and moderate, fluffy carbonation. Tbh considering this isn't fresh it's rather tasty nonetheless. Big fruity vibes and hit of bitterness. Very drinkable.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2023 at 17:06
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Just Outstanding IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Beer Republic. It pours orangey - amber with sturdy white head. The aroma is sappy, pine, orange marmalade sandwiches, tangerine, peachy, gummy bears and tinned fruit cocktail. The taste is drying, firmly bitter, snappy, plenty of piney vibes, damp west coast greenness, weedy, pithy, zesty, orange marmalade sandwiches, grapefruit, waxy citrus peel, peppery spice touch of toffee and light alcohol with a drying finish. Average body and moderate carbonation. Nice West coast vibes, but this isn't the freshest example unfortunately.
Tried from Can on 22 Aug 2023 at 18:09